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Survivable space quiz

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Survivable space is the area between a house and oncoming wildfire where vegetation has been managed to reduce potential for the house to burn and to help firefighters defend the house. The key is to reduce fire intensity as a wildfire nears the house.

All vegetation around a house is potential fuel for a wildfire. Some kinds of vegetation burn more easily than others. Vegetation can be managed to reduce fire intensity and make it safer and easier for firefighters to defend the house.

During a major wildfire it is unlikely there will be enough firefighting resources available to defend every home. Firefighters often have to decide which homes they can safely and effectively protect based on survivable space principles. Therefore, the most important action to protect a home can be taken by the landowner BEFORE a wildfire event.

No. Many homes have attractive, well-vegetated landscape that also serves as survivable space.